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Instant Definition Mascara

Clarins

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Details & care

What it is: A mascara that delivers high-definition lashes.

What it does: Clarins' unique double brush technology makes sure every lash gets noticed, perfectly separated and defined for an intense, wide-eye effect. Its dark, rich pigments volumize your lashes with smudge-resistant, all-day results.

  • 0.27 oz.
  • Made in France
  • Item #381489
  • Core Product ID 333334QGYE

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Montanate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, C12-16 Alcohols, Lecithin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcristalline, Cellulose, Cera Carnauba/Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Cire De Carnauba, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, ± /May Contain/Peut Contenir: [Talc, Mica, Ci 77491/Ci 77492/Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, Ci 77742/Manganese Violet, Ci 77007/Ultramarines, Ci 77163/Bismuth Oxychloride, Ci 77289/Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ci 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, Ci 42090/Blue 1 Lake, Ci 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 75470/Carmine].
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Clarins

With over 60 years in the business of plant-based beauty, Clarins boasts an always-evolving collection of groundbreaking skin care and makeup unrivaled in gentleness and efficacy. Even the most popular Clarins formulas are continuously enhanced and enriched as plant science and technology advance, ensuring that each product is always of the utmost quality. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Clarins has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. 

Reviews

(14)144.3 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Nov 9, 2015

Please don't discontinue this...

This is the best mascara I have ever used. I was given a free sample and was hooked from day one. The brush is amazing, it picks up every lash. The mascara lasts all day, never flakes, is easy to take off and actually seems to improve the quality of the lashes. I was a Lancome hypnose devotee before using this mascara, and never thought I would switch to anything else. When I am wearing this people frequently ask what mascara I am wearing and where they can get it. I've even been told that this lengthens so much that I could be wearing false eyelashes (in a good way). Here's the but - I just came back from a Europe trip where I tried to buy this in duty free and was told it is being discontinued. I am so upset, and am about to start stockpiling this before it completely runs out!! Clarins please do not discontinue this!!
madders542

Most helpful critical review

Jan 20, 2012

Flakes

This mascara flakes off after a couple hours of ware.
GiGi

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Nov 9, 2015

Please don't discontinue this...

This is the best mascara I have ever used. I was given a free sample and was hooked from day one. The brush is amazing, it picks up every lash. The mascara lasts all day, never flakes, is easy to take off and actually seems to improve the quality of the lashes. I was a Lancome hypnose devotee before using this mascara, and never thought I would switch to anything else. When I am wearing this people frequently ask what mascara I am wearing and where they can get it. I've even been told that this lengthens so much that I could be wearing false eyelashes (in a good way). Here's the but - I just came back from a Europe trip where I tried to buy this in duty free and was told it is being discontinued. I am so upset, and am about to start stockpiling this before it completely runs out!! Clarins please do not discontinue this!!
madders542
June 17, 2013

Perfect for Asian too!

As it's so easier for Asian eyes to get mascara smudges, I'm always very careful and particular about my mascaras. I've used this instant definition mascara because it came as a sample without any hope I would like it since this isn't either oil proof or water proof. But OMG... I'm in love with it!!! I used to use Clinique's high impact mascara because it doesn't smudge unless it meets hot water but its problem is that it leaves black flakes. This mascara is definitely a solution to many Asian eyes!!! :)
DrSong
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Apr 5, 2013

I love this mascara!

I tried a sample in a previous gift with purchase and really liked it. I bought the full size and it hands-down the best mascara I have ever used. The unique wand separates lashes, lashes achieve long length, and great coverage.
pjammin24
Feb 18, 2013

Definite definition

This mascara does what it sets out to do. It definitely defines, lengthens, and adds some volume. I have, what I call, average lashes (not too short but semi thin) and this mascara makes them so visible. I was at a make-up counter for another french brand and the lady putting on my eye make-up praised my lashes a few times and said that she was going to go purchase a tube of mascara. I have also tried the wonder perfect mascara, which I liked, but I came back to this one. The only thing that I was not 100% satisfied with was the tapered end of the brush - I felt that, though a tapered end is nice, It could be just a bit shorter.
SunnyCal
Feb 13, 2013

Love this mascara

If you think Clarins is only about skin care you need to try this mascara. It gives me thick, luscious, lovely lashes - love this product. Never had any issue with it flaking off - stays on all day for me - maybe the other reviewer rubs her eyes a lot?? Anyhow, I've only used the black but am intrigued by the plum - that may be my next purchase.
MNJEN
Feb 5, 2013

Good stuff

...good stuff, plain + simple. I am nearing 60 and lashes are not as full as years past. Its a good feeling in the morning knowing my lashes are bathed in such rich quality mascara. No smearing and at the end of the day lashes still look good!
Suebee